Michelada - The Mexican Bloody Mary Recipe - Vegan Freezer (2024)

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Add a little spice to your life with a Michelada. The perfect balance of tomato, lime, hot sauce, and an ice-cold beer. A tradition that you shouldn't miss.

Michelada is a comforting co*cktail. You know how Bloody Mary's are served at a brunch or on a party day a bit earlier than usual?

Well, the Mexican Bloody Mary lets you take it even a little easierbecause the vodka is switched out with your favorite beer. Yes, that means you aren't going to get knocked out of your socks in the a.m.

Lime is also added for the Mexican flare and, of course, some hot sauce. There is even a little chili seasoning mixed with the salt for the rim.

Sounding good? Oh, it is!

You might think it is too hot but it isn't. There is just more spicy flavor in this Michelada recipe which mixes great with tomato and beer.

I use to carry around a prejudice against yuppies (the 90's?). I know, it sounds terrible.

Does that term even exist anymore? Don't ask me because I don't even know what a yuppie is!

Anyway, this is how my brain worked. I thought that yuppies (whoever they are) invented putting limes in Corona beer.

So, you couldn't put limes on your prettiest platter and get me to squeeze lime juicein my Corona. I am laughing at myself.

Sometime, in past years, I learned from my nephew (he surfs in Mexicoon a yearly trip) that it is a Mexican way of life to put lime in ALL of their beers.

I went, 'Oh!!! I was so wrong. Now I'm always going to put alime in my beer." I know. I am easily swayed and thank goodness my prejudicesare frivolous.

So, check out this Michelada recipe to enhance your South of the Border experience and have fun.

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Another Mexican inspired co*cktail

Oh, I almost forgot! Another fun co*cktail to serve at special occasions is the Silver Cadillac Margarita. So very very refreshing.

Let me slip in this one pic of the margarita. It's so good and pretty too! There's a golden recipeon that post too.

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You can see why I wanted you to take a look. It's so hard to describe food or drink without pictures.

How to set up a Michelada recipe bar

  • This will add more color and festivities to the area indoors or out.
  • Sidebar or table and it would be especially handy if you could work at it standing up.
  • Glassware of your choice. You could also use taller beer glasses too.
  • A short but wider glass container for green olives.
  • Another matching holder or tray to hold lime wedges.
  • Picks to hold the olives. A saucer with lots of the salt and chili seasoning for dipping.
  • Lots of ice and tongs for placing ice in the glasses.
  • Tomato mixture in a pitcher or large measuring cup for pouring.
  • Beer!

Ingredients

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For the Salty Rim

  • Sea salt or coarse salt
  • Chili seasoning mix

For the Drink:

  • Tomato juiceor Bloody Mary Mix
  • Lime juice
  • Vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot sauce
  • Beer
  • Green olives
  • Lime wedge

Instructions

For the Rim:

  • Mix the salt and chili seasoning in a saucer and spread wider than the rim of the glass.
  • Use a lime wedge and rub around the rim of each glass.
  • Hold the glass from the bottom and move straight down and place it into the salt/chili seasoning mix.Lift and set aside.

For the Drink:

  • Pour all of the drink ingredients into a large pitcher and mix.
  • Fill up the glass with ice.
  • Pour the mixed drink over the ice.
  • Serve with olives and lime wedges for a little extra fun.
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P.S. For the bar - a shortcut would be to have the olives already on the picks as they are in the photo right below.

It'll make things a little easier.

Another hint is if you pre-cut a tiny slice into the center of the lime wedge it will slip onto the class rim much easier.

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Michelada – The Mexican Bloody Mary Recipe

Ginny McMeans

Add a little spice to your life with a Michelada. The perfect balance of tomato, lime, hot sauce and an ice cold beer.

4.47 from 15 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 2 Drinks

Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients

For the Salty Rim

  • 2 teaspoons sea salt or coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili seasoning mix

For the Drink:

  • 6 ounces tomato juice - or Bloody Mary Mix
  • ¼ cup lime juice - 2 to 3 limes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce - vegan
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce - you may add more after trying the finished product
  • 12 ounces beer - your favorite, I used Dos Equis
  • 3 green olives - optional for garnish
  • 1 wedge lime - optional for garnish

Instructions

For the Rim:

  • Mix the salt and chili seasoning in a saucer and spread wider than the rim of the glass.

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  • Use a lime wedge and rub around the rim of each glass.

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  • Hold the glass from the bottom and move straight down and place into the salt/chili seasoning mix.Lift and set aside.

For the Drink:

  • Pour all of the drink ingredients into a large pitcher and mix.

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  • Fill up the glass with ice.

  • Pour the mixed drink over the ice.

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  • Serve with olives and lime wedges for a little extra fun.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1DrinkCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 313mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 26.9mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.7mg

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Rebecca but there are vegan Worcestershire sauces now. It's getting better and better all the time.

  2. igby

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    Very close to what we had in Mexico City. Good, will make this again.

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FAQs

Michelada - The Mexican Bloody Mary Recipe - Vegan Freezer? ›

How long will the mixes last? After opening, our mixes will last more than 6 months when refrigerated.

How long is michelada mix good for in the fridge? ›

How long will the mixes last? After opening, our mixes will last more than 6 months when refrigerated.

What's the difference between michelada and Bloody Mary mix? ›

A michelada is often called a "Mexican Bloody Mary." It has tomato juice as the base, spices, a little hot sauce, and savory seasonings, but instead of vodka (like a Bloody Mary), we use a cold Mexican style beer. It's a refreshing, low-alcohol drink that's amazing for brunch or anytime of year!

Will Bloody Mary mix go bad? ›

In addition to bacterial growth, another reason why Bloody Mary mix expires is due to changes in the quality of the product. Over time, the flavor and texture of the mix may deteriorate, making it less enjoyable to drink. Factors that can affect the quality of Bloody Mary mix include exposure to light, heat, and air.

What's the difference between a Chelada and a Michelada? ›

While both are Mexican beer co*cktails that are refreshing and perfect for a hot day, a michelada is complex and flavorful, whereas a chelada is a simpler version of the michelada. While the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, the difference between the chelada and a michelada is in the seasoning preparation.

Can you freeze michelada mix? ›

Mix the clam-tomato juice, lime juice, 2 teaspoons chile-lime powder, the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Maggi sauce in a small bowl to combine. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray (any shape ice cube will work) and freeze.

Can I freeze bloody mary mix? ›

Freeze Bloody Mary mix in ice cube trays to use in future Bloody Marys (they won't dilute the drink as they melt). Make Red Snapper co*cktails – using gin instead of the traditional vodka. Adds a little zing to chili or gazpacho.

What is the best beer for a michelada? ›

At its best, a michelada is one of the great drinks of summer, a low-alcohol concoction of cheap, light Mexican beer (think Modelo, Victoria, Tecate, Pacífico, or Corona); fresh lime juice; and chile heat.

What is a michelada called in English? ›

Widely known as a Mexican Bloody Mary (red in color, flavorful, and spicy), with beer subbing in for vodka, the word has become a catch-all for a beer co*cktail that combines hot sauce, acid, and cheap, light beer.

What do you call a beer served with a Bloody Mary? ›

In Wisconsin, it's a chaser, a beer back, side beer, and, rarely, a pony. In Minnesota, it's called a snit. Whatever it's called, Wisconsinites love their Bloody Marys with a beer chaser.

How long can you store homemade Bloody Mary mix? ›

If you have a bit of extra mix, pour it into a refrigerator container and keep in the fridge for up to a week. To make a Bloody Mary, fill a tall glass with ice, add 2 ounces vodka (or as much as you like) and top with Bloody Mary Mix and stir.

Should Bloody Mary mix be cold? ›

Making the mix in advance allows the flavours to blend and intensify. It cools down in the fridge so that you don't need ice (I hate that wateriness as it melts) and all you have to do is pour into a glass and add a celery stick – plus a shot of vodka (or gin for a drink variously called a Red Snapper or a Happy Mary).

Is Bloody Mary mix bad for you? ›

Bloody Marys are actually healthy co*cktails.

In addition to electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and Vitamin C, tomatoes also contain lycopene, which is high in antioxidants. Lycopene helps to combat the toxins in the liver (like the toxins that you consumed while drinking the night before.)

What is a nickname for a michelada? ›

Widely known as Mexican Bloody Mary, thanks to its typically red hue and spicy flavor, the michelada is so much more than a hangover cure.

Is Bloody Mary mix good for michelada? ›

In most cases, a michelada is made with Clamato which is a tomato juice that has different components such as sugar, clam broth, and spices. Don't knock it until you try it! You can also use regular tomato juice or a store bought bloody mary mix.

Is michelada popular in Mexico? ›

Over time, the Michelada gained popularity across Mexico and beyond, becoming a staple at bars, sports or music events, restaurants, and social gatherings.

How long can a mix drink last in the fridge? ›

Many experts say the fortified wine will stay palatable around one to three months in the fridge, so you probably wouldn't want to keep a pre-mixed martini co*cktail longer than that.

Do co*cktail mixes go bad? ›

After opening, yes! The mixer needs to be refrigerated. Before opening, the mixer is shelf stable. Once opened, our mixers are best enjoyed within three months.

Does margarita mix go bad in the fridge? ›

Yes, margarita mix can go bad. An unopened margarita mix typically lasts 12 to 18 months, but once opened and refrigerated, it should be used within two weeks to one month.

How long can you keep old fashioned mix? ›

How long does Old Fashioned mix last after it's been opened? Once opened, Old Fashioned mix should be refrigerated. At that point, it can last about a month.

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